Integrated development environments
When creating a Java program, manually compiling, debugging, and creating code can be a time consuming and often fault-ridden process. With an Integrated Development Environment (IDE), many of those tasks can be automated. An IDE is a software designed to facilitate computer application development. An IDE usually contains a source code editor, a compiler and interpreter, and a debugger, and many IDES include additional tools. Popular IDEs for Java programming include Eclipse, NetBeans, JBuilder, and Rational Application Developer. In this section on Integrated Development Environments, find news, research, and tutorials on how to use an IDE, and discover tips and and advice for choosing the IDE that's right from you. The IDE can be an invaluable tool in creating Java applications.
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August 03, 2016
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Java Champion Trisha Gee on NoSQL, IntelliJ and Java 8
Presenting at QCon New York, Java Champion Trisha Gee talks about the hot-button topics in the conference's community, including NoSQL, IntelliJ and Java 8.
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June 15, 2016
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Do you have what it takes to be a full stack developer?
There has been an increasing call in the industry for full stack developers. Java Champion Trisha Gee gives us her take on what such a position entails.
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May 24, 2016
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How would you define the term IDE?
Every experienced software developer knows what an IDE is, but how would one define the term to someone just learning about IT?
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December 04, 2015
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Java whiz Barry Burd discusses Greenfoot programming
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Java keyword
Java keywords are terms that have special meaning in Java programming and cannot be used as identifiers for variables, classes or other elements within a Java program. Continue Reading
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IntellJ IDEA
The free and open source IntellJ IDEA includes JUnit and TestNG, code inspections, code completion, support for multiple refactoring, Maven and Ant build tools, a visual GUI (graphical user interface) builder and a code editor for XML as well as ... Continue Reading
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Java IDE
Java IDEs typically provide language-specific features in addition to the code editor, compiler and debugger generally found in all IDEs. Those elements may include Ant and Maven build tools and TestNG and JUnit testing. Continue Reading
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What makes good software development tools great?
Find out what separates the good software development tools from the great. Continue Reading
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NetBeans IDE 8.1 worth a second look
NetBeans IDE set to include Node.js support in the latest 8.1 version. Continue Reading
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Web-based development tools face challenges
At EclipseCon 2014, solutions architects discuss the challenges of Web-based development tools. Continue Reading
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Enterprise architects consider using cloud-based IDEs
For many reasons, enterprise architects are now considering cloud-based IDEs as an alternative to a desktop development environment. Continue Reading
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New IDE tools to visualize code may accelerate app dev
IDE tools for code visualization have always been difficult to implement. But given the benefits, new tools have emerged to make it possible to easily visualize your code. Continue Reading